More than ever, London fashionistas are feasting in the East. Improved access by public transportation, cheaper rents for shops, and a renewed interest in East London, which is serving as the main site for the 2012 London Olympics, have fueled a flurry of new store openings over the last year, appealing to residents and visitors … Continue reading Fashionable East London
The Aloft London Excel Hotel
London’s cup runneth over and its creativity is pouring East. Thanks to new rail stations, contemporary art galleries, bohemian shops, and -- of course -- the 2012 Olympic Games, London’s Eastside is emerging as the city’s new, gold medal neighborhood. It is no accident that Aloft Hotels, the young, hip sister of the W brand, … Continue reading The Aloft London Excel Hotel
IQ on Toronto’s Proud FM: London
Ivan Quintanilla is the featured travel expert on Toronto’s Proud FM Radio “Your Morning With Richard & Chris.” In this segment, IQ talks about exciting reasons to travel to London in 2012. Click below to listen to the interview:
IQ in The New York Times: “Supermen”
To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, one London gallery is honoring the real-life heroes — the firemen and policemen who protect us every day — by imbuing them with the invincible spirit of fictional superheroes. From Sept. 16 to 22, Eleven Fine Art (11 Eccleston Street; 44-20-7183-3577; http://www.elevenfineart.com) will host “Supermen … Continue reading IQ in The New York Times: “Supermen”
London: Hazlitt’s Hotel
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London Cabbies Have BIG Knowledge
London taxi drivers undergo extensive training known as "The Knowledge"
London: Savoring the Heart of Soho
London's Soho is like Times Square. Take the cobblestone paths inward to discover the heart of Soho